Blackberry, Apple and Maple Brown Betty
"Brown Betty, a dessert made from layers of sweetened and spiced fruit and buttered breadcrumbs, dates back to colonial American times. Although it is a practical way to use up leftover cake, the quality of the fruit should be as good as possible. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream."
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 5 ounces butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
- 7 ounces light brown sugar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground mixed spice
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 4 ounces cake crumbs, stale and torn into little chunks
- 2 cooking apples, peeled and cored
- 1 lb blackberry
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F Butter a shallow gratin dish or pie dish.
- Combine the brown sugar and spices in a small bowl.
- Put the cake crumbs in a larger mixing bowl with 3 tablespoons of the spice mix. Pour over the melted butter and stir until well combined.
- Slice the apples thinly and combine with the blackberries and the remaining spice mix in another bowl.
- Put half the crumbs into the bottom of the prepared dish and pile the fruit on top. Pour over the maple syrup and sprinkle with the rest of the crumbs.
- Bake, loosely covered with foil, for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the fruit is tender and the top is golden.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)
